Prepare against Veli-Matti Vuorisalo
Finland · World #10,277 classical · FIDE ID 504998
When preparing against Veli-Matti Vuorisalo, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Veli-Matti Vuorisalo, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veli-Matti Vuorisalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veli-Matti Vuorisalo before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,165 | 2,240 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 48 | 45 | 48 | 34.0% |
| As White | 69 | 29 | 18 | 22 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 72 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veli-Matti Vuorisalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veli-Matti Vuorisalo's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 41 | 59.4% | 43.9% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 30.4% | 76.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.8% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Vuorisalo usually continues g3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Vuorisalo usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vuorisalo usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 76.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Vuorisalo usually continues b3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Vuorisalo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Vuorisalo usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Veli-Matti Vuorisalo's chess games
All 141 games by Veli-Matti Vuorisalo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 48 wins, 45 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Joose Norri | 2,389 | ch-FIN | D13 |
| Jun 2005 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,252 | ch-FIN | B76 |
| Jun 2005 | Santul Kosmo | 2,231 | ch-FIN | A24 |
| Jun 2006 | Sauli Tiitta | 2,230 | ch-FIN | B90 |
| Sep 2013 | Markus Kiili | 2,225 | chT1-FIN West 1314 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2006 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 2003 | 13 | 7 | 2,136 |
| chT1-FIN West 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,354 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,428 |
| chT-FIN 1C 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,242 |
| 13th Rostock SSC Open | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| chT1A-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veli-Matti Vuorisalo's chess games?
141 games by Veli-Matti Vuorisalo, from Jul 2004 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Veli-Matti Vuorisalo has played.
What does Veli-Matti Vuorisalo play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Veli-Matti Vuorisalo opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veli-Matti Vuorisalo answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Veli-Matti Vuorisalo play as White?
As White, Veli-Matti Vuorisalo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veli-Matti Vuorisalo play as Black?
As Black, Veli-Matti Vuorisalo most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Veli-Matti Vuorisalo's FIDE rating?
Veli-Matti Vuorisalo is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Veli-Matti Vuorisalo played?
Our database contains 141 games by Veli-Matti Vuorisalo, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 45 draws, 48 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veli-Matti Vuorisalo?
141 games by Veli-Matti Vuorisalo reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.